To create awareness and exposure to farmers so that they acquire new ideas of agricultural practises, ATMA Kiphire and Peren undertook a farmers’ exposure trip to Shillong from November 17 to 21.
The touring team was led by deputy project director of both the districts along with five ATMA functionaries.
The team visited various experimental farms at ICAR Institute such as horticulture farm, medicinal plants, piggery farm, rabbit farm, and fishery, where the experts explained scientific methods of cultivation and uses of medicinal plants followed by an interaction with the scientist.
Apart from field visits, the team also visited historical and tourist places in Cheerapunji for recreational purpose.
The exposure trip was learning experience for all the participants and an incidental value of entertainment and sightseeing. Altogether eight ATMA officials and 21 farmers part of the tour programme.
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